Global Business Setup

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Global Business Setup

Setting up global business is possible if you know whom to contact!

The professionals at Hayk will help you to expand your business in the US and the UK via our trustworthy, cost-effective and timely services.

Overview of US L1 Visa

A US L1 visa is for transferees from within a company, either executives or managers with specialized knowledge. Using this visa, multinational companies can transfer qualified employees to newly established or existing subsidiaries, affiliate parent companies, or branch offices in the United States.

Benefits of USA L1 Business Visa

  • Ability to live and work in the United States
  • Stay for a longer period of time
  • Visa with dual intent
  • There is no set wage requirement
  • Getting your family the benefits of immigration
  • Family immigration benefits
  • For L1 visas, premium processing is offered
  • No annual limit on the number of L1 visas issued

Step by Step Process for USA L1 Business Visa

1

Preparation of the business model

                                                                                                                                                                                               
2

Business Registration & Setup

(Applicable if the applicant does not already have a business in the US as per the criteria)
3

Preparation of the application

                                                                                                                   
4

Fill out Form I-129 and L supplement at USCIS

                                                   
5

Change status to apply for a L1 visa at the consulate

                                                   
6

Manage US business and start working there

                                                   

Overview of UK Sole Representative Visa

You can work, live, and become a citizen of the UK with only a few formalities with a sole representative visa.  If you are a senior employee/executive or a manager of business without a UK branch, then this program is for you!

The applicant cannot hold more than 50% of the company or should be a minority shareholder.

Eligibility Criteria

To enter the UK as a representative of an overseas business, the individual must either:

  • Be a senior employee from an overseas business wishing to establish a UK branch or subsidiary.
  • The sole representative plans to set up either a UK branch or a fully owned subsidiary of an already established overseas business.

Additional eligibility requirements

  • Non-EU citizens.
  • Should have sufficient money to sustain themselves without government funds.
  • Should have the minimum language competency.

UK Sole Representative Visa Validity

  • For the initial visa, the validity period is three years.
  • Upon completion, the visa is extended for another two years.
  • Citizenship can be applied for in the 6th year.